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Yes — Dark Chocolate is ultra-processed.
The ingredient list is valid. This product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains the additive "flavouring", which is an industrial formulation/additive under NOVA. Even though cocoa mass, cocoa butter, and sugar are basic culinary ingredients, the presence of flavouring makes the overall product UPF.
Other crisps, snacks & nuts Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Waitrose No1 Dark Chocolate
Waitrose
Not UPF
Chocolate Dipped Fruits & Nuts
Deliciously Ella
Not UPF
Fitzroy Rich & Smooth Dark Chocolate
Montezuma's
Not UPF
Freeze Dried Strawberry Slices
THE FOODIE MARKET
Not UPF
Dark 85%
Raw Halo
Not UPF
Excellence 85% Cacao Noir Puissant
Lindt
Not UPF
Ombar fondant truffé noisette
Ombar
Not UPF
Sweet Popcorn
Coop
Not UPF
Ugandan Dark Chocolate 85%
Exceptional by Asda
Not UPF
Apple Rice Cakes
Tesco
Not UPF
Yes — Dark Chocolate by TESCO finest is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. This product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains the additive "flavouring", which is an industrial formulation/additive under NOVA. Even though cocoa mass, cocoa butter, and sugar are basic culinary ingredients, the presence of flavouring makes the overall product UPF.
Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrial formulations made with ingredients and additives you wouldn't find in a home kitchen — such as emulsifiers, artificial flavourings, colourings and modified starches. The classification is based on the NOVA system used by researchers and dietitians worldwide.
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Product information comes from public databases and Nomi's own analysis, and may contain errors. Always check the packaging. Ultra-processed classification is based on the NOVA food processing system.